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Member since 5/10/10
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Posted on: 5/14/10 1:45 PM ET
Hi! I am so glad that I found this site! I've recently decided to try my hand at sewing.
I wanted to make a tote bag as my first project, and got a some cotton fabric from my MIL (she used to own a quilt shop & has hundreds of bolts of fabric left over). I'm using a pattern from the book Sew Everything Workshop & when I got home I realized that suggested materials are lightweight canvas or denim (something to hold the shape of the bag).
I'm wondering if I can add interface to the pattern to give it a little structure.
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Posted on: 5/14/10 2:58 PM ET
In reply to JennaF
Yes, I would add as much as needed. I make bags all the time and I like a very structured bag that sometimes requires peltex (board like) and heavy fusible fleece . You can also press several layers of interfacing on top of each other.

I do have some slouchy style bags but even those I fuse with fusi-knit.


Do some practice runs by taking a sample of the fabric you are working on and then try differents types and amounts of interfacing until you are happy with the feel and weight.

lucky you!
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Posted on: 5/14/10 10:12 PM ET
I use a craft weight fusable product to make my bags more structured. I buy it in packages at Jo-Ann's here in MA. You can also quilt the fabrics you have to make your own custom fabric.
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Posted on: 5/14/10 11:10 PM ET
Pellon's Craft Fuse and their Decor Bond fusible interfacings are very good for handbags, and I like Pellon Peltex for the bottoms. The fusible fleece interfacing can also be handy. I recommend you buy some of each at Hancock or Joann so you can experiment.
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